I'm looking for suggestions on go-to phrases to defuse/deflect wedding planning conversations with friends, family, co-workers - input most welcome!
We have our budget set for the wedding (paying for it ourselves), and are also planning a great honeymoon, saving for a house, paying off student loans, etc. Usual life things.
I've found that people get really excited and enthusiastic (which is great, I genuinely appreciate and am touched by general responses to our engagement, and interest in the wedding) when asking me about wedding details - and also very DEFINITE in their opinions.
I know, newsflash. Weddings make people excited and opinionated.
Anyway, between our budget and life priorities, and to be honest, my lack of interest in many aspects of wedding planning, I've found it awkward to respond to certain questions.
Examples - dress (I'm not too fussed about what I wear); photography (it would be nice but realistically we just don't have the money and we refuse to go into any debt); decor (picked a beautiful venue specifically so that we don't have to decorate); favours (meh); and on and on.
I absolutely understand that many people get really excited about these things, and I don't want my responses to belittle their enthusiasm. I AM excited about the day and having everyone we love together to celebrate and enjoy great food and drinks.
TL;DR - how do you politely acknowledge someone's interest in your wedding AND be honest AND change the topic?